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557 DOJ

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,552 mi
Last recorded69,552 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration557 DOJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 69,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 69,551 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 65,063 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,784 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,030 miles

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 45,970 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 41,421 miles

4 wheel tracking required.

Fail 13 Sep 2019 41,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4 wheel tracking required.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 35,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just started to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,661 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,665 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,629 miles

Both front tyre inner edges devoid of tread

Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,276 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,340 miles

both front tyres going bald inner edges

osr tyre bald inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,912 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low emitter

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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557 DOJ is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 81,861 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 557 DOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 557 DOJ registered?

557 DOJ is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is 557 DOJ safe to buy?

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